Interflon LaaS is a complete, contract-based lubrication program that takes full responsibility for your lubrication maintenance. For a fixed monthly fee, we handle everything, from needs assessment, product selection and automated application to monitoring, optimisation and compliance reporting. Powered by our unique MicPol® technology, automation, and audit-ready software, LaaS turns lubrication into a measurable driver of reliability, efficiency and cost savings.
The challenges we solve
Rising maintenance costs: Only 1–3% of your maintenance budget is lubricant spend, yet 15–40% of the budget is influenced by (poor) lubrication activities through spare parts and extra work. We fix the root causes that drive those costs.
Downtime & reliability risk: Between 50–80% of premature bearing failures are lubrication related (wrong product, incorrect quantity, contamination). We professionalise lubrication to increase Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and maintain stable Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Energy & sustainability pressure: Roughly 20% of the world’s energy is used to overcome friction. Better lubrication reduces drag, heat and power draw, cutting kWh and CO₂.
Food safety & audits: In regulated environments, you need the right H1 products and an audit-proof, documented process. We standardise product selection, intervals and records to pass audits with confidence.
Skills gap & knowledge loss: With scarce technicians and an ageing workforce, LaaS brings trained specialists, standard work, and digital instructions so lubrication quality doesn’t depend on who’s on shift.
What’s in Interflon LaaS?
Premium lubricants with MicPol® technology MicPol® technology fills and smooths microscopic surface roughness, creating an adhesive, long-lasting barrier, lower friction across loads and speeds, excellent wear and corrosion protection, and dirt/water repellence. Result: longer intervals, cleaner machines, fewer failures.
Smart lubrication automation Single-point and centralised systems deliver the right amount at the right time, reducing manual rounds, over-greasing, and unsafe access.
ILAC lubrication software Scheduling, checklists, inspection notes, and proof of execution in one place, audit-ready by design andaligned with ICML 55.1 best practices.
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Organised, colour-coded storage; correct tools; always-on stock visibility to prevent mix-ups and emergency runs.
Execution & consultancy From route-based execution by our specialists to training your team, plus troubleshooting, condition monitoring and contract management. One accountable partner, end-to-end.
How LaaS works (and how we de-risk it)
Assess & benchmark: We map assets, lube points and current practice; quantify the business impact using industry benchmarks (budget influence, energy, bearing failure).
Design & pilot: We select H1-approved or application-specific products, define intervals, add automation where it pays back, and prove it on critical assets.
Implement & document: We roll out routes, tags, tools, safety, and ILAC schedules. Every task becomes visible and verifiable, great for customer and regulatory audits alike.
Measure & improve: We track MTBF, lubricant consumption, energy/temperature trends, and non-conformities—then optimise. That’s our “Capability–Proof–Benefit–Impact” promise.
Scale & credibility: Interflon operates in 52 countries, serving 135,000+ customers with a global database of proven application solutions, so you benefit from what already works in plants like yours.
How we’re redefining the future of industrial lubrication
Proof in practice
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (NL) recognised lubrication as a specialised discipline and engaged Interflon to professionalise it, moving to an audit-proof system, extending lubrication intervals, and drastically reducing lubricant consumption through better practice and automation.
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Outcomes you can expect:
Fewer interventions: Longer lubrication and maintenance intervals; less planned and unplanned work.
Lower consumption & waste: Significant reductions in lubricant use and disposal volumes.
Energy savings: Customers have documented temperature drops and ~8% energy reduction on selected drives after switching to Interflon lubrication.
Higher OEE & throughput: More uptime via improved MTBF and right-first-time lubrication.
Why Interflon vs. “service-only” providers? We don’t just provide labour hours. We transform lubrication with our lubricants with MicPol® technology , smart systems, and disciplined management, while documenting the value so your benefits outweigh the cost. That’s the Interflon promise.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lubrication as a Service
Lubrication as a Service is a complete, contract-based lubrication program where Interflon takes full responsibility for your lubrication maintenance.
This includes premium lubricants with MicPol® technology, smart automation, audit-ready software, and expert execution, all tracked against key performance indicators (KPIs) for cost, output, reliability, and compliance.
Unlike a typical supplier who only delivers products, LaaS is an outcome-based model: we own the results, continuously improve performance, and document the value we deliver over time. This way, lubrication becomes a measurable driver of reliability, efficiency, and cost savings in your plant.
Traditional lubrication services often stop at supplying lubricants or installing equipment. LaaS goes further by combining products, processes, and accountability in one program.
With LaaS, you get:
Comprehensive asset assessment and lubrication mapping
Selection of application-specific lubricants (food-safe, high-load, high-temp, etc.)
Smart lubrication automation to optimise intervals and reduce labour
Ongoing monitoring with audit-proof digital records
Proactive optimisation to extend equipment life and improve uptime
This integrated approach eliminates guesswork, reduces unplanned downtime, and ensures lubrication becomes a controlled, predictable process.
Not necessarily. LaaS is flexible and can adapt to your operational needs. We can:
Fully manage lubrication in-house with our own specialists
Co-source, combining your technicians with our experts for optimal value
Train your maintenance team to follow best-practice lubrication standards, supported by our tools and software
Many clients choose a hybrid model: Interflon handles the high-impact, critical routes while their own team maintains routine tasks. This often delivers the best balance of cost, expertise, and operational control.
Many sites see measurable improvements within weeks of the pilot phase. On critical assets, reductions in operating temperature, lubricant consumption, and wear can be visible almost immediately.
Over time, as the program scales across your site, you benefit from:
Extended mean time between failures (MTBF)
Lower energy consumption on key drives and gearboxes
Reduced lubricant purchases and waste disposal costs
Fewer planned and unplanned interventions
Because results are tracked in ILAC software, you’ll have hard data to quantify the value LaaS delivers.
Yes. LaaS is already in use in food and beverage production, manufacturing, logistics, rail, energy, and heavy industry.
The program can be customised to meet industry-specific compliance needs, from H1 food-grade lubricants to extreme-load greases for mining or steel production.
Because we operate in over 50 countries, we bring global best practices and proven solutions from similar operations directly to your site.
We begin with a free lubrication assessment. Our experts benchmark your current performance, identify areas for improvement, and calculate potential savings.
From there, we design a step-by-step transition LaaS plan, including pilot tests on high-impact assets. The switch is planned to avoid production disruption and is fully documented for internal and regulatory audits.
Return on Investment (ROI) is de meetbare waarde die u terugkrijgt uit elke euro die u in LaaS investeert. Omdat Interflon LaaS volledig data-gedreven werkt, krijgt u niet alleen een gevoel dat het beter gaat, maar harde cijfers die het bewijs leveren.
Wij meten uw ROI door vooraf een nulmeting te doen en deze continu te vergelijken met de resultaten tijdens het programma.
We volgen onder andere:
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): langere tussenpozen tussen storingen
Energieverbruik & temperatuur: daling door lagere wrijving
Smeermiddelenverbruik: minder product nodig door langere intervallen
Taak- en route-compliance: alle onderhoudstaken op tijd en volledig uitgevoerd
De waarde wordt vervolgens per kwartaal gerapporteerd, zodat u een helder overzicht heeft van:
Bespaarde onderhoudsuren
Vermeden productiestilstand
Lagere onderdelen- en vervangingskosten
Verminderde energie- en smeermiddelenkosten
Hogere uptime en betrouwbaarheid van kritieke assets
Typische ROI-resultaten
Bedrijven die overstappen op LaaS zien vaak:
10–20% lagere energiekosten op roterende assets
2–3× langere smeerintervallen
20–50% minder stilstand door smeergerelateerde storingen
Terugverdientijd binnen 6 tot 12 maanden
💡 Kort gezegd: LaaS maakt van smering een meetbare prestatiehefboom die uw onderhoudskosten verlaagt, de productiviteit verhoogt en de levensduur van installaties verlengt, allemaal onderbouwd met harde data.
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